Spring 2027 Intern Landscape Architecture

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Inc. invites landscape architecture students to join our paid internship program in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY. Internships available for three months or six months to a year, featuring a capstone project and mentorship.

As an intern, you will work with landscape architects, planners, and civil engineers across diverse projects, producing AutoCAD docs, conceptual designs, 3D visuals, and prep of estimates and client materials.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture.
• Positive attitude and collaborative spirit.
• Strong written and verbal skills and graphic, analysis, and digital production skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with production of AutoCAD construction documents and details.
• Prepare conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D visualizations.
• Prepare quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Assist project managers with client meeting materials and presentation boards.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Graphic design

Analytical skills

Digital production skills

Education

Enrollment in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture program

Tools

Adobe Suite

3-D modeling (3-D Max/SketchUp)

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

REA is accepting resumes and portfolios from landscape architecture students for a paid internship for our offices in Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY. We are open to candidates seeking three-month, or six-month to year-long internships.

Submission Deadline: October 10, 2026

We encourage you to develop your career and grow your skills with us through our internship program. We believe that all team members, no matter their experience level, can make long-lasting impacts for our clients and their projects, and our firm. Through this opportunity, you will help us cultivate a culture of life-long learning and mentorship in support of our mission.

Overview

As an intern at REA, you will have the opportunity to participate in all stages of project development, including master planning, conceptual/schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration. You will work closely with our staff of landscape architects, planners, and civil engineers on a wide variety of commercial, institutional, and municipal planning and design projects. Specific responsibilities will include assisting project teams with the production of AutoCAD construction documents and details; preparation of conceptual site design plans, illustrations, and 3D visualizations; preparing quantity take-offs and cost estimates; and assisting project managers with client meeting materials and presentation boards.

Capstone Project

Our internship experience includes a capstone project where all interns will develop research or help solve real-world design challenges on a specific topic. At the conclusion of the program, interns will share their projects and findings with the entire studio.

Learn more about the capstone project from a past intern's experience here.

What we’re looking for

Basic qualifications include current enrollment in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Urban Planning or Landscape Architecture. We value individuals who bring a positive attitude and collaborative spirit. We desire students with strong written and verbal skills, and exceptional graphic, analysis, and digital production skills. Proficiency in Adobe Suite, 3-D modeling (3-D Max and/or SketchUp), ArcGIS, or AutoCAD. Those students who will be entering the final year of their degree and desire a six to twelve-month internship are strongly encouraged to apply.